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Holders of the new Vietnam e-Visas will be allowed to arrive into Vietnam through any of the eight international airports including Hanoi City, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang City, Nha Trang City, Hai Phong City and Phu Quoc Island or through any of the 13 international land border crossings.

Vietnamese Visa issue date (format might be different from MM-DD-YYYY).

5

Traveler's passport number.

9

Vietnamese Visa remarks.

11

Number of allowed entries to Vietnam (subject to visa validity dates).

13

Vietnamese Consulate that issued a visa.

14

Vietnam Visa number.

15

Date of entry to Vietnam (format might be different from MM-DD-YYYY).

16

Date of Vietnamese visa expiration

Frequently Asked Questions about Vietnam visa

What is a Vietnam Visa?

A Vietnam visa is a stamp or endorsement placed by officials of Vietnam on a passport that allows the bearer to visit Vietnam. Visas are obtained from the Embassy or consulates of Vietnam for your visit.

Do I need a Vietnam visa?

All US Citizens require a visa and a US passport to travel to Vietnam, whether for business or tourism. MOST foreign nationals require a visa. We, at VisaHQ can help you to obtain a visa.

What if my passport has expired?

To apply for a visa to Vietnam, your passport must have at least 6 month's validity. Therefore, if your passport is about to expire, please get a new one before applying for your visa in order to avoid unwanted problems at the airport.

How long does it take to obtain a Vietnam visa?

Typically, a visa takes anywhere from 2 days to 15+ days to process in the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate depending on the consulate that we need to send the application. Please be advised that processing times may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. VisaHQ continuously updates processing times for all countries including those that are jurisdictional.

What if I change my flight and arrive at another airport in Vietnam?

Visa on arrival works if you arrive at any of the three international airports: Tan Son Nhat (in Ho Chi Minh City); Noi Bai (in Hanoi), Da Nang (in Da Nang) and Nha Trang City - Cam Ranh Airport . There is no problem with switching between these three airports.

Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.

Medication

Prohibited

Narcotics

Pornography

Counterfeit items

Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance

Explosive material

Export Regulations

Allowed

No information available

Restricted

Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.

Prohibited

Narcotics

Pornography

Counterfeit items

Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance

Explosive material

Health and Security

Basic health information for travelers to Vietnam

The overall standard of available healthcare is considered to be reasonable throughout Vietnam and the surrounding area but will likely become more limited and basic in more rural areas. Most pharmacies inside the country are well stocked but all travellers to the region are still advised to bring along any specially required medicine in the event of an emergency.

Japanese Encephalitis, rabies and Avian Influenza (Brid Flu) have been reported in Vietnam. Malaria is common in urban areas of Vietnam.

A clear copy of the prescription and the reason for the medicine is advised for taking the drugs into the country through customs safely.

All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.

Basic security information for travelers to Vietnam

The general precaution is required; however there is no outstanding disease threat in the country.

Contact Customs Authorities

For further assistance please contact the Vietnamese Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.

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